“Whether you’re a prosecutor or not, you are the person who knows the most about this case. Defend me.”
This was the ultimate reason why Song Kang had called Line to this meeting.
“Ah…”
Line sighed deeply, bowing her head. The absurdity of being asked to defend someone when she herself was struggling to defend her own situation…
“I’ve been dismissed from the prosecution, and for the next three years, I can’t even practice law.”
“I know,” Song Kang responded nonchalantly. He needed Line’s prosecutorial logic, not just someone to stand in court as a speaker.
“You know and still…!”
Overwhelmed with emotion, Line almost raised her voice but calmed herself down.
“And most importantly, I’m planning to return to the prosecution.”
Line’s eyes hardened as she spoke, clinging to that last sliver of hope.
Song Kang felt he couldn’t ask her to give up that hope, especially since she lost her cherished role as a prosecutor due to being involved in his case. He felt indebted and wanted her to reclaim her position.
“Moreover, I believe Line will find her way back. In that case, wouldn’t it be better for you to come inside Taesung? The difference between defense and prosecution is just a hair’s breadth.”
Line had cards she couldn’t play as a prosecutor, but now that she wasn’t one, there was no reason to hide them.
“If Line agrees, I’m prepared to grant her the authority to delve into any part of Taesung. I’m willing to open up everything in Taesung for Line. And I will help you return to the prosecution using that information.”
Line felt a sense of vindication from his words and understood what he meant. But she wasn’t yet convinced to accept the proposal.
Can I trust Na Song Kang? Trusting him was a different issue from believing in his innocence.
Even though she couldn’t know everything about him from a few meetings, there was something inherently trustworthy about him. His words didn’t seem empty.
“I’ll handle what can be stopped with money, and you handle what can be stopped with law. How does that sound?”
Line pondered deeply. She understood the part about the law but was unclear about what could be stopped with money.
“A bit abstract. What do you mean?”
Glad she asked, Song Kang had been worried she might not be listening.
“You said you wanted to return. To return, you need the power to create a path back, right?”
Line’s eyes rolled down. Power… was he talking about the very power the chief prosecutor had mentioned? The thought made her stomach churn.
“You’re saying you’ll create a way back for me with money?”
Feeling the edge in her question, Song Kang moved his chair closer.
Line was startled but maintained her composure.
“It’s not about buying lies with money. The power to mobilize human resources, to attract information, all stem from money. That’s a given in a capitalist society. As a person free within that capital, I use that power in my own way.”
Line understood his point and finally relaxed a bit. She had never met a wealthy person who didn’t make her feel uncomfortable until now.
When Line first met Song Kang, she had felt he was a person of integrity, and that impression had not been mistaken. The tense nerves she had initially felt began to relax slightly.
“The tarnished honor of Prosecutor Jin Line due to dirty money, the injustice that needs to be resolved – I’ll find the leads for that. As for my case, which is hindered within the law, please handle it, Prosecutor Jin. It doesn’t seem like a bad deal, does it?”
“How can you, Mr. Na Song Kang?”
She had asked out of genuine curiosity, but her abrupt question sounded very aggressive to him.
Song Kang, who didn’t want to openly admit that thinking of her as just another prosecutor was a big mistake, simply smiled.
“I think I can protect Prosecutor Jin Line by any means necessary, as long as she’s on my side.”
Song Kang had always reciprocated the loyalty shown to him. If Line accepted his offer, he would ensure she wouldn’t face the same predicament again – it was a matter of pride for him.
He released Line’s hand and offered a handshake.
“Let’s trust each other once.”
Line looked at his outstretched hand, conflicted. It was a hand she felt compelled to take. She had never relied on anyone before; it was unfamiliar and frightening.
After much thought, Line extended her thin, pale hand and grasped his large one. It wasn’t a logical decision, just a heartfelt one.
Three seconds after her hand entered his grasp, Song Kang finally realized she had accepted. A satisfied smile spread across his face.
“Your future will be decided in secret, and I’ll let you know soon. We’ll draw up the contract next time we meet. Suggest any conditions you like.”
Line was puzzled by Song Kang’s sudden proposal.
“A contract? What do you mean?”
“Businesspeople use contracts to certify all situations.”
Knowing the legal power of contracts, Line hesitated.
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
